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Effect of a thrombin receptor (protease-activated receptor 1, PAR-1) gene polymorphism in chronic hepatitis C liver fibrosis.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Sept 2008
Martinelli Ana, Knapp Susanne, Anstee Quentin, Worku Mulugeta, Tommasi Anna, Zucoloto Sergio, Goldin Robert, Thursz Mark
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Tissue injury leads to activation of coagulation and generation of thrombin. Inhibition of thrombin receptor protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) has been shown to reduce liver fibrosis in animals. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of PAR-1 gene polymorphism on rate of...
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